Study Guides - Lead Hazard Investigator and Risk Assessor

The Hazard Investigator Exam has 75-items covering the general topic areas (a through h) below. The Risk Assessor Exam has 125-items covering the general topic areas (a through h) below as well as the lead (Pb) inspector topics found on the Lead (Pb) Inspector Study Guide. The specific knowledge areas listed under each topic are guides for your study activities in each topic. The course manuals from your initial lead (Pb) risk assessor and inspector courses, and materials from any refresher courses you have taken should provide most of the information needed to help you study for the exam. In addition, the exam includes questions about applicable OSHA lead in construction regulations. Exam times and locations vary.

(a) The role and responsibilities of a lead risk assessor:

List the roles and responsibilities of a Risk Assessor

Explain the difference between an inspection and risk assessment

Describe when a risk assessment is not needed

Explain HUD and EPA notification and disclosure requirements

State purpose and goals of EPA Title X

Identify key elements of the 1995 HUD guidelines

State the importance of State and local regulations relevant to risk assessment

Explain adult health effects from lead exposure

Explain childhood health effects from lead exposure

Recognize basic building construction and architecture terminology

Describe types of liability issues as they relate to risk assessment

Define types of insurance relevant to risk assessment

Define general contract terms and requirements

Describe field staff requirements for a risk assessment

Select Risk Assessors personal protective equipment

List key elements of the OSHA Lead in Construction Standard

Discuss basic terms and concepts relevant to lead risk assessments

Discuss background information about lead

List characteristics of concern for children living in or using building containing lead